General Sir David Richards Has Taken Over From General Sir Richard Dannatt As Chief Of The General Staff
In a farewell message, General Dannatt paid tribute to the young men and women of the Army who continue to put themselves in harm's way on behalf of the nation
Soldiers From 2 Rifles Serving In Afghanistan Are Learning In The Field
As well as the huge efforts to improve security for local Afghans and set up new patrol bases, the troops still manage to continue their education
The MOD Has Moved To Clarify The Position On Disability Benefits
Allowance for a Lowered Standard of Occupation is a benefit paid out to veterans under the War Pension Scheme and continues to be available to working veterans who are assessed as more than 40 per cent disabled
Friday 28 August 2009
Thursday 27 August 2009
Army Radio News - 27 Aug 09
The Ministry Of Defence Confirms That The Soldier Who Died At Selly Oak On Tuesday, was Fusilier Shaun Bush of 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Fusilier Bush was taking part in a foot patrol in Helmand's Sangin district, on Saturday the 15th of August when an explosion detonated, killing his colleague Sergeant Simon Valentine. Fusilier Bush was attempting to rescue Sgt Valentine, when there was a second explosion
Soldiers in Afghanistan Clear 37 IEDs From One Of The Most Dangerous Roads In The World
Working with explosives experts, they've cleared the notorious 'Pharmacy Road' and a pathway known as 'Route Sparta', both near Sangin in Helmand Province
MERT And Camp Bastion Hospital
The British Army's medical services have been explaining the procedures they've adopted to get casualties into theatre surgery quickly, in an effort to save lives and limbs
Fusilier Bush was taking part in a foot patrol in Helmand's Sangin district, on Saturday the 15th of August when an explosion detonated, killing his colleague Sergeant Simon Valentine. Fusilier Bush was attempting to rescue Sgt Valentine, when there was a second explosion
Soldiers in Afghanistan Clear 37 IEDs From One Of The Most Dangerous Roads In The World
Working with explosives experts, they've cleared the notorious 'Pharmacy Road' and a pathway known as 'Route Sparta', both near Sangin in Helmand Province
MERT And Camp Bastion Hospital
The British Army's medical services have been explaining the procedures they've adopted to get casualties into theatre surgery quickly, in an effort to save lives and limbs
Wednesday 26 August 2009
Army Radio News - 26 Aug 09
The Ministry of Defence Confirms That A British Soldier Who Was Injured In Afghanistan Has Died At Selly Oak
He died from injuries sustained in an explosion whilst on a foot patrol near Sangin in Helmand Province on the 15th of August. Next of kin have been informed
The MOD Has Responded To Articles In The UK Media Suggesting That Space In Military Hospitals Will Be At A Premium By The End Of The Year
The reports say the number of wounded troops being treated in military medical facilities is expected to have doubled by the end of the year and that pressure for spaces at military hospitals will intensify
British Soldiers - CIMIC Skills In Uganda
Over 30 British officers and soldiers from the Military Stabilisation Support Group have been taking part in Exercise Civil Bridge 2009 in North East Uganda, learning Civil-Military Co-operation skills
He died from injuries sustained in an explosion whilst on a foot patrol near Sangin in Helmand Province on the 15th of August. Next of kin have been informed
The MOD Has Responded To Articles In The UK Media Suggesting That Space In Military Hospitals Will Be At A Premium By The End Of The Year
The reports say the number of wounded troops being treated in military medical facilities is expected to have doubled by the end of the year and that pressure for spaces at military hospitals will intensify
British Soldiers - CIMIC Skills In Uganda
Over 30 British officers and soldiers from the Military Stabilisation Support Group have been taking part in Exercise Civil Bridge 2009 in North East Uganda, learning Civil-Military Co-operation skills
Tuesday 25 August 2009
Army Radio News - 25 Aug 09
The MOD Anounces That Another Milestone Has Been Reached In The Preparation Of The Merlin Helicopter Force To Support British Army Operations In Afghanistan
The force has just started a 4 month training exercise in the United States - the final stage of preparation for its end of year deployment to Afghanistan
Accommodation - Ten-Year Vision
Defence Estates has launched a "Ten Year Accommodation Management Strategy" that says the MOD aims to have all UK Service families living in the highest standard of accommodation by 2020
A Concert In The North East Of England Hopes To Raise A Significant Amount Of Cash For The ABF
The Army Benevolent Fund has confirmed that following last years highly popular show, it's back at Gateshead's Sage next month with an even bigger and better cast. The show includes Britain's Got Talent Semi-finalists "Irresistible", comedy from Alan Fox and the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and Royal Signals (Northern) Band
The force has just started a 4 month training exercise in the United States - the final stage of preparation for its end of year deployment to Afghanistan
Accommodation - Ten-Year Vision
Defence Estates has launched a "Ten Year Accommodation Management Strategy" that says the MOD aims to have all UK Service families living in the highest standard of accommodation by 2020
A Concert In The North East Of England Hopes To Raise A Significant Amount Of Cash For The ABF
The Army Benevolent Fund has confirmed that following last years highly popular show, it's back at Gateshead's Sage next month with an even bigger and better cast. The show includes Britain's Got Talent Semi-finalists "Irresistible", comedy from Alan Fox and the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and Royal Signals (Northern) Band
Monday 24 August 2009
Army Radio News - 24 Aug 09
The Ministry Of Defence Confirms That The 2 British Soldiers Who Were Killed In Afghanistan On Thursday Were: Serjeant Paul McAleese, Of 2nd Battalion The Rifles, And Private Johnathon Young, Of 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment
The soldiers were killed following two explosions, while they were on a foot patrol in the Sangin District of Helmand Province
Royal Irish - Falklands
British Soldiers who are part of the UK force in the Falkland Islands have been talking to Garrison FM about their role and how they're helping to deter invasion of the islands - B Company Royal Irish are currently on an 8 week deployment to the islands as Reinforced Infantry Company
Army Sports Lottery
In this week's Army Sports Lottery Draw, the winner of the top prize of Ten Thousand Pounds:
Is ......
S/Sgt J Colville, 88 Postal and Courier Sqn, RLC, Aldershot
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
L/Cpl C N Brown, 4 Rifles, Bulford
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
WO2 M A Witham, KRH, Tidworth
The soldiers were killed following two explosions, while they were on a foot patrol in the Sangin District of Helmand Province
Royal Irish - Falklands
British Soldiers who are part of the UK force in the Falkland Islands have been talking to Garrison FM about their role and how they're helping to deter invasion of the islands - B Company Royal Irish are currently on an 8 week deployment to the islands as Reinforced Infantry Company
Army Sports Lottery
In this week's Army Sports Lottery Draw, the winner of the top prize of Ten Thousand Pounds:
Is ......
S/Sgt J Colville, 88 Postal and Courier Sqn, RLC, Aldershot
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
L/Cpl C N Brown, 4 Rifles, Bulford
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
WO2 M A Witham, KRH, Tidworth
Friday 21 August 2009
Army Radio News - 21 Aug 09
The MOD Has Confirmed The Death Of Two British Soldiers In Afghanistan
One served with 3rd Battlion The Yorkshire Regiment and the other with 2nd Battalion The Rifles.
They died as a result of an explosion on Thursday morning whilst on a routine foot patrol near Sanguin in the north of Helmand Province
Pay As You Dine Myths
Director Of Infrastructure Brigadier Mark Armstrong has been answering some of your questions and putting the record straight
Garrison FM's Adopted Recruit Andrew Vince Is Now Officially Private Andrew Vince of The Royal Anglians
A year on from taking the oath at Colchester's town hall and training at Harrogate Foundation College he'll be put further to the test at Catterick's Infantry Training Centre.
He been telling Garrison FM's Liz Mullen how he is looking forward to getting stuck in.
One served with 3rd Battlion The Yorkshire Regiment and the other with 2nd Battalion The Rifles.
They died as a result of an explosion on Thursday morning whilst on a routine foot patrol near Sanguin in the north of Helmand Province
Pay As You Dine Myths
Director Of Infrastructure Brigadier Mark Armstrong has been answering some of your questions and putting the record straight
Garrison FM's Adopted Recruit Andrew Vince Is Now Officially Private Andrew Vince of The Royal Anglians
A year on from taking the oath at Colchester's town hall and training at Harrogate Foundation College he'll be put further to the test at Catterick's Infantry Training Centre.
He been telling Garrison FM's Liz Mullen how he is looking forward to getting stuck in.
Thursday 20 August 2009
Army Radio News - 20 Aug 09
The Army Says, Despite The Recent Tragic Deaths Of British Soldiers In Afghanistan, Troops Morale Remains High
Senior officers also say post Panther's Claw Operations are going to plan, which as well as re-building and reconstruction, gives the local Afghan people a say in their future
The MOD Unveils More Detail About The New System That Will Enable You To Obtain Your Uniform Online
The new clothing solution is currently in the project stage and will modernise the defence clothing supply chain, saving you having to go to clothing stores - instead, you'll use the internet
"Own Worst Enemy" DVD
The Army has launched a health promotion campaign called "Don't be your own worst enemy" - it comes in the form of a DVD that graphically tells stories of soldiers letting themselves and their colleagues down, due to their use of alcohol and drugs
Senior officers also say post Panther's Claw Operations are going to plan, which as well as re-building and reconstruction, gives the local Afghan people a say in their future
The MOD Unveils More Detail About The New System That Will Enable You To Obtain Your Uniform Online
The new clothing solution is currently in the project stage and will modernise the defence clothing supply chain, saving you having to go to clothing stores - instead, you'll use the internet
"Own Worst Enemy" DVD
The Army has launched a health promotion campaign called "Don't be your own worst enemy" - it comes in the form of a DVD that graphically tells stories of soldiers letting themselves and their colleagues down, due to their use of alcohol and drugs
Wednesday 19 August 2009
Army Radio News - 19 Aug 09
The First Elizabeth Cross Is Presented To The Family Of WO2 Sean Upton
The Elizabeth Cross, to which Her Majesty The Queen has given her name, is the new national recognition of the loss and sacrifice suffered by the families of those who are killed on operations or as a result of an act of terrorism
A British Army Commander In Afghanistan Explains How His Troops Are Helping To Train And Mentor Soldiers From The Afghan National Army
Lt Col Simon Banton, Commanding Officer of 2 Mercian, said the system is working extremely well and he's praised the commitment of the Afghan soldiers
Mother Of Fallen Soldier - Charity Walk
The mother of a British soldier who was killed in Afghanistan is taking part in a sponsored walk to raise money for serving and former members of her son's regiment and their dependants who are in need. Mrs Christine Bonner is the mother of Corporal Darren Bonner who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2007 whilst serving with 1 Royal Anglian - and her sponsored walk is taking place over 10 days and will cover 150 miles through five English counties. You can find out more by logging on to the "All The 4's" website: allthe4s.co.uk
The Elizabeth Cross, to which Her Majesty The Queen has given her name, is the new national recognition of the loss and sacrifice suffered by the families of those who are killed on operations or as a result of an act of terrorism
A British Army Commander In Afghanistan Explains How His Troops Are Helping To Train And Mentor Soldiers From The Afghan National Army
Lt Col Simon Banton, Commanding Officer of 2 Mercian, said the system is working extremely well and he's praised the commitment of the Afghan soldiers
Mother Of Fallen Soldier - Charity Walk
The mother of a British soldier who was killed in Afghanistan is taking part in a sponsored walk to raise money for serving and former members of her son's regiment and their dependants who are in need. Mrs Christine Bonner is the mother of Corporal Darren Bonner who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2007 whilst serving with 1 Royal Anglian - and her sponsored walk is taking place over 10 days and will cover 150 miles through five English counties. You can find out more by logging on to the "All The 4's" website: allthe4s.co.uk
Tuesday 18 August 2009
Army Radio News - 18 Aug 09
The Ministry Of Defence Confirms That Lance Corporal James Fullarton, Fusilier Simon Annis and Fusilier Louis Carter Were Killed In Afghanistan On Sunday
All three died following an explosion while on patrol near Sangin in Helmand province
UK's first Army Recovery Centre opens
The first "Army Recovery Centre" has just been officially opened at the Scottish service charity Erskine's Home in Edinburgh. The Recovery Centre is a dedicated 12-bed wing of the 8.6million pound Erskine Home and is the result of a partnership between the Army, veterans' charity Erskine, and Help for Heroes which together are providing accommodation and support for soldiers wounded or injured on duty
British Army Team Dives In The Desert
The British Army has revealed that it has used a team of Army scuba divers in Afghanistan, to deny weapons and communications equipment to the enemy. A crack team of around 18 specialist Army divers from 3-8 Engineer Regiment are deployed with the Joint Force Engineers and in their most recent task, five divers were used to recover weapons and sensitive equipment after a Viking vehicle that came under contact from Taliban fighters and rolled into one of the many irrigation canals in the Babaji area
All three died following an explosion while on patrol near Sangin in Helmand province
UK's first Army Recovery Centre opens
The first "Army Recovery Centre" has just been officially opened at the Scottish service charity Erskine's Home in Edinburgh. The Recovery Centre is a dedicated 12-bed wing of the 8.6million pound Erskine Home and is the result of a partnership between the Army, veterans' charity Erskine, and Help for Heroes which together are providing accommodation and support for soldiers wounded or injured on duty
British Army Team Dives In The Desert
The British Army has revealed that it has used a team of Army scuba divers in Afghanistan, to deny weapons and communications equipment to the enemy. A crack team of around 18 specialist Army divers from 3-8 Engineer Regiment are deployed with the Joint Force Engineers and in their most recent task, five divers were used to recover weapons and sensitive equipment after a Viking vehicle that came under contact from Taliban fighters and rolled into one of the many irrigation canals in the Babaji area
Monday 17 August 2009
Army Radio News - 17 Aug 09
The Ministry of Defence Confirms That 3 Soldiers From 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Were Killed in Helmand Province On Sunday
They died following an explosion while on patrol near Sangin in Helmand province. Next of kin have been informed who have asked for a 24 hour period of grace before further details are released
The Ministry Of Defence Confirms The Identities Of 5 British Soldiers, Killed In Afghanistan
Captain Mark Hale and Rifleman Daniel Wild of 2 Rifles and Lance Bombardier Matthew Hatton of 40 Regiment Royal Artillery died in an explosion on Thursday. Sergeant Simon Valentine of 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers was killed by an explosion on Saturday and Private Richard Hunt from 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh died of wounds on Saturday at Selly Oak in Birmingham, having been wounded by an explosion near Musa Qaleh on Thursday
Army Sports Lottery
In this week's Army Sports Lottery Draw, the winner of the top prize of Ten Thousand Pounds:
Is ......
WO2 N Grout, The Royal Centre For Defence Medicine, Birmingham
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, Is
Sgt I Vause, HQ Joint Helicopter Force, BFPO 808
and in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
WO1 S J Parkins, 201 Fd Hosp (V),Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
They died following an explosion while on patrol near Sangin in Helmand province. Next of kin have been informed who have asked for a 24 hour period of grace before further details are released
The Ministry Of Defence Confirms The Identities Of 5 British Soldiers, Killed In Afghanistan
Captain Mark Hale and Rifleman Daniel Wild of 2 Rifles and Lance Bombardier Matthew Hatton of 40 Regiment Royal Artillery died in an explosion on Thursday. Sergeant Simon Valentine of 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers was killed by an explosion on Saturday and Private Richard Hunt from 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh died of wounds on Saturday at Selly Oak in Birmingham, having been wounded by an explosion near Musa Qaleh on Thursday
Army Sports Lottery
In this week's Army Sports Lottery Draw, the winner of the top prize of Ten Thousand Pounds:
Is ......
WO2 N Grout, The Royal Centre For Defence Medicine, Birmingham
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, Is
Sgt I Vause, HQ Joint Helicopter Force, BFPO 808
and in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
WO1 S J Parkins, 201 Fd Hosp (V),Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Friday 14 August 2009
Army Radio News - 14 Aug 09
The MOD Has Confirmed Three British Soldiers Were Killed In Afghanistan On Thursday Morning
Two served with 2nd Battalion The Rifles, and the third with 40 Regiment Royal Artillery.
They all died following an explosion which happened whilst they were on patrol near Sangin in Helmand Province
Soldiers From 'C' Company 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh Have Returned Home To Salisbury Plain After Their Latest Six-Month Deployment To Afghanistan
Around 130 soldiers marched onto the parade ground behind a Warrior vehicle at Lucknow Barracks in Tidworth to be greeted by family and friends
Soldiers From 22 Close Support Squadron, 2 Logistic Support Regiment Will Swap The Demands Of Recent Operational Tours For Prestigious Ceremonial Duties At Buckingham Palace This Summer
Duties over the next four months will include carrying out guards and ceremonies at the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, and the Changing Of The Guard At Buckingham Palace.
Two served with 2nd Battalion The Rifles, and the third with 40 Regiment Royal Artillery.
They all died following an explosion which happened whilst they were on patrol near Sangin in Helmand Province
Soldiers From 'C' Company 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh Have Returned Home To Salisbury Plain After Their Latest Six-Month Deployment To Afghanistan
Around 130 soldiers marched onto the parade ground behind a Warrior vehicle at Lucknow Barracks in Tidworth to be greeted by family and friends
Soldiers From 22 Close Support Squadron, 2 Logistic Support Regiment Will Swap The Demands Of Recent Operational Tours For Prestigious Ceremonial Duties At Buckingham Palace This Summer
Duties over the next four months will include carrying out guards and ceremonies at the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, and the Changing Of The Guard At Buckingham Palace.
Thursday 13 August 2009
Army Radio News - 13 Aug 09
The MOD Reveals A New Medical Facility Which Will Help Military Medics Save Lives On The Front Line
The Bulk Medical Storage Facility can hold the equivalent volume of blood products to a small hospital blood bank and is designed to work in extremes of temperature
Tributes Paid At Funeral Of Trooper Lawrence
Colleagues have been paying tribute to a British Army soldier, as he was laid to rest this week.. Trooper Phillip Lawrence was serving with the Light Dragoons in Afghanistan's Helmand Province and he died in an explosion whilst travelling in a Scimitar, as part of a patrol helping to ensure the security of an area cleared earlier as part of Operation Panther's Claw
Exercise Omni Fusion - Helps Different Countries' Equipment To Talk To Each Other
British Army soldiers have been working in the US testing new technologies that will make operations with the United States and other coalition partners more effective and responsive to the threats faced on the battlefield
The Bulk Medical Storage Facility can hold the equivalent volume of blood products to a small hospital blood bank and is designed to work in extremes of temperature
Tributes Paid At Funeral Of Trooper Lawrence
Colleagues have been paying tribute to a British Army soldier, as he was laid to rest this week.. Trooper Phillip Lawrence was serving with the Light Dragoons in Afghanistan's Helmand Province and he died in an explosion whilst travelling in a Scimitar, as part of a patrol helping to ensure the security of an area cleared earlier as part of Operation Panther's Claw
Exercise Omni Fusion - Helps Different Countries' Equipment To Talk To Each Other
British Army soldiers have been working in the US testing new technologies that will make operations with the United States and other coalition partners more effective and responsive to the threats faced on the battlefield
Wednesday 12 August 2009
Army Radio News - 12 Aug 09
The Defence Secretary Promises Merlins, To British Soldiers In Afghanistan, By The End Of The Year
After six years of service in Iraq, the last Merlin helicopters have just returned to RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, but have to undergo refits and crew have to undertake extra training, before the aircraft can be deployed to theatre
Service To Remember Iraq
It's been announced that a service of remembrance to mark the end of combat operations in Iraq, is to be held at St Paul's Cathedral in London, on Friday the 9th of October 2009.
The service will be attended by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and it will be an opportunity to honour the members of the UK forces and civil servants who served in Iraq and to remember those who gave their lives over the the course of the six-year operation
Army Twins Retire - After 100 years Of Service
Majors Jimmie and Ron James joined the Army on the same day in 1959, and were promoted on the same day through their careers (for all but one rank) culminating in them both serving as Regimental Sergeants Major, and then being commissioned
After six years of service in Iraq, the last Merlin helicopters have just returned to RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, but have to undergo refits and crew have to undertake extra training, before the aircraft can be deployed to theatre
Service To Remember Iraq
It's been announced that a service of remembrance to mark the end of combat operations in Iraq, is to be held at St Paul's Cathedral in London, on Friday the 9th of October 2009.
The service will be attended by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and it will be an opportunity to honour the members of the UK forces and civil servants who served in Iraq and to remember those who gave their lives over the the course of the six-year operation
Army Twins Retire - After 100 years Of Service
Majors Jimmie and Ron James joined the Army on the same day in 1959, and were promoted on the same day through their careers (for all but one rank) culminating in them both serving as Regimental Sergeants Major, and then being commissioned
Tuesday 11 August 2009
Army Radio News - 11 Aug 09
A British Army Night Assault In Afghanistan Seizes Drugs and Bomb Making Equipment
Hundreds of troops have swooped into a network of narcotics labs in the Sangin valley, in Afghanistan's Helmand province, as part of a massive air assault which saw them seize a huge haul of opium and kill a number of insurgents
Savings being made within the TA
The MOD has responded to articles in various national newspapers claiming that, due to budget cuts, training for Territorial Army soldiers is to dramatically decrease - The MOD says the TA has gone onto 'Campaign Footing', which means that all resources, financial and other, must be directed to activities that support the current operation. Consequently, some TA activities have been reduced or suspended for this year only
Armed Forces Personnel Are Encouraged To Blog And Tweet
It's been announced that Service and MOD personnel are being encouraged to talk about themselves and their work online, within new guidelines issued to protect their security, reputation and privacy
Hundreds of troops have swooped into a network of narcotics labs in the Sangin valley, in Afghanistan's Helmand province, as part of a massive air assault which saw them seize a huge haul of opium and kill a number of insurgents
Savings being made within the TA
The MOD has responded to articles in various national newspapers claiming that, due to budget cuts, training for Territorial Army soldiers is to dramatically decrease - The MOD says the TA has gone onto 'Campaign Footing', which means that all resources, financial and other, must be directed to activities that support the current operation. Consequently, some TA activities have been reduced or suspended for this year only
Armed Forces Personnel Are Encouraged To Blog And Tweet
It's been announced that Service and MOD personnel are being encouraged to talk about themselves and their work online, within new guidelines issued to protect their security, reputation and privacy
Monday 10 August 2009
Army Radio News - 10 Aug 09
The Ministry Of Defence Confirms That The British Soldier Who Was Killed In Afghanistan On Saturday, Was Private Jason George Williams from 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment
He died following an explosion just east of Gereshk in Helmand Province, while he was securing the site of an earlier attack, which had killed 3 members of the Afghan National Army
The MOD Also Confirms The Identities Of The 3 Members Of The Parachute Regiment Who Died In Afghanistan On Thursday
Corporal Kevin Mulligan, Lance Corporal Dale Thomas Hopkins and Private Kyle Adams were killed while taking part in a routine security patrol alongside Afghan National Security Forces to the north of Lashkar Gah - The Jackal vehicle they were travelling in was hit by an explosion, followed by a small arms fire attack
Army Sports Lottery
In this week's Army Sports Lottery Draw, the winner of the top prize of Ten Thousand Pounds Is ......
S/Sgt AJ Bolton, School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Bordon
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
Capt M T Hardway, 102 Logistigs Bde HQ & Sig Sqn, BFPO 47
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Gnr W C Wilkie, 7 Para RHA, Colchester
He died following an explosion just east of Gereshk in Helmand Province, while he was securing the site of an earlier attack, which had killed 3 members of the Afghan National Army
The MOD Also Confirms The Identities Of The 3 Members Of The Parachute Regiment Who Died In Afghanistan On Thursday
Corporal Kevin Mulligan, Lance Corporal Dale Thomas Hopkins and Private Kyle Adams were killed while taking part in a routine security patrol alongside Afghan National Security Forces to the north of Lashkar Gah - The Jackal vehicle they were travelling in was hit by an explosion, followed by a small arms fire attack
Army Sports Lottery
In this week's Army Sports Lottery Draw, the winner of the top prize of Ten Thousand Pounds Is ......
S/Sgt AJ Bolton, School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Bordon
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
Capt M T Hardway, 102 Logistigs Bde HQ & Sig Sqn, BFPO 47
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Gnr W C Wilkie, 7 Para RHA, Colchester
Friday 7 August 2009
Army Radio News - 7 Aug 09
The MOD Has Confirmed The Deaths Of Three Soldiers From The Parachute Regiment In Afghanistan.
They were killed on Thursday afternoon in an explosion which happened whilst they were travelling in a Jackal vehicle which was taking part in a routine security patrol alongside Afghan National Security Forces to the north of Lashkar Gah.
It's believed the three soldiers were killed in the initial blast, a fourth member of the patrol remains in a critical condition.
The families of the soldiers have been informed.
The Chief Of The General Staff, General Sir Richard Dannatt Has Sent A Message Of Thanks And Farewell To The British Army
He delivered a message of thanks to the British Army and their families on Garrison FM
Soldiers With 1st Battalion The Royal Tank Regiment Were Recognized
For Their Service In Iraq At A Medals Parade At RAF Honington Recently
30 'Tankies' from T squadron were awarded medals by the Colonel Commandant of the Regiment Lieutenant General David Leakey at the Suffolk base
They were killed on Thursday afternoon in an explosion which happened whilst they were travelling in a Jackal vehicle which was taking part in a routine security patrol alongside Afghan National Security Forces to the north of Lashkar Gah.
It's believed the three soldiers were killed in the initial blast, a fourth member of the patrol remains in a critical condition.
The families of the soldiers have been informed.
The Chief Of The General Staff, General Sir Richard Dannatt Has Sent A Message Of Thanks And Farewell To The British Army
He delivered a message of thanks to the British Army and their families on Garrison FM
Soldiers With 1st Battalion The Royal Tank Regiment Were Recognized
For Their Service In Iraq At A Medals Parade At RAF Honington Recently
30 'Tankies' from T squadron were awarded medals by the Colonel Commandant of the Regiment Lieutenant General David Leakey at the Suffolk base
Thursday 6 August 2009
Army Radio News - 6 Aug 09
The Ministry of Defence Confirms That The British Army Soldier Who Was Killed In Afghanistan On Tuesday, Was Craftsman Anthony Lombardi of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
He was killed instantly, when the Spartan vehicle he was driving was hit by an explosion, in the Lashkar Gar district of Helmand province
CGS Praises The British Public - For Supporting Its Military
General Sir Richard Dannatt retires at the end of August and he's told Garrison FM about his admiration for all the staff under his command and their continued commitment and dedication to the wonderful job that they do
NI Army Dog Unit Memorial
A special memorial has been unveiled to commemorate the contribution to peace in Northern Ireland and the losses suffered by the Army Dog Unit that was based in the region. The Red Paw Memorial near the Armed Forces Memorial in Staffordshire has just been unveiled and is named after the badge worn by members of the Northern Ireland Army Dog Unit who lost six handlers and two dogs between 1973 when the unit was formed and 2007 when it was disbanded
He was killed instantly, when the Spartan vehicle he was driving was hit by an explosion, in the Lashkar Gar district of Helmand province
CGS Praises The British Public - For Supporting Its Military
General Sir Richard Dannatt retires at the end of August and he's told Garrison FM about his admiration for all the staff under his command and their continued commitment and dedication to the wonderful job that they do
NI Army Dog Unit Memorial
A special memorial has been unveiled to commemorate the contribution to peace in Northern Ireland and the losses suffered by the Army Dog Unit that was based in the region. The Red Paw Memorial near the Armed Forces Memorial in Staffordshire has just been unveiled and is named after the badge worn by members of the Northern Ireland Army Dog Unit who lost six handlers and two dogs between 1973 when the unit was formed and 2007 when it was disbanded
Wednesday 5 August 2009
Army Radio News - 5 Aug 09
The Ministry of Defence Has Confirmed That A Soldier From The REME, Attached To The Light Dragoons, Was Killed In Afghanistan On Monday
The soldier died following an explosion that happened while on a vehicle patrol in the Babaji District of southern Helmand province
CGS Says Kit And Equipment For Theatre Must Be Kept Under Constant Review
Throughout this week on Army Radio News we're serialising segments from General Sir Richard Dannett's Farewell Interview - and in respect of soldier's kit and equipment, he said, that although the kit soldiers have access to now is better than ever, there is an ongoing need to re-evaluate and in some cases improve the equipment soldiers are issued with, to suit conditions on the ground
Gurkha Charity Event
A major fundraising event for the Gurkha Welfare Trust is due to take place later this month - "Gurkha Highlander" will involve 6 serving Gurkhas and a British Gurkha Officer marching 200 miles across the Scottish Highlands from Mallaig to Stonehaven, between the 10th and the 17th of August, to raise funds for the charity
The soldier died following an explosion that happened while on a vehicle patrol in the Babaji District of southern Helmand province
CGS Says Kit And Equipment For Theatre Must Be Kept Under Constant Review
Throughout this week on Army Radio News we're serialising segments from General Sir Richard Dannett's Farewell Interview - and in respect of soldier's kit and equipment, he said, that although the kit soldiers have access to now is better than ever, there is an ongoing need to re-evaluate and in some cases improve the equipment soldiers are issued with, to suit conditions on the ground
Gurkha Charity Event
A major fundraising event for the Gurkha Welfare Trust is due to take place later this month - "Gurkha Highlander" will involve 6 serving Gurkhas and a British Gurkha Officer marching 200 miles across the Scottish Highlands from Mallaig to Stonehaven, between the 10th and the 17th of August, to raise funds for the charity
Tuesday 4 August 2009
Army Radio News - 4 Aug 09
CGS Says Farewell To The British Army
The Chief Of The General Staff, General Sir Richard Dannatt has sent a message of thanks and farewell to the British Army - General Dannatt retires at the end of August and he's told Garrison FM about his admiration for all the staff under his command and their continued commitment and dedication to the great job they do
A Senior Army Commander Praises The Training At BATUS
Soldiers from 4 Mech Brigade have been put through their paces at BATUS in Canada and are due to deploy to Afghanistan in October - C O Brigadier Richard Felton says the current training is the best he's ever seen
Army Sports Lottery
In this week's Army Sports Lottery Draw, the winner of the top prize of Ten Thousand Pounds:
Is ......
Maj T R Copinger-Symes, 4 Rifles, Bulford Camp
In 2nd Place, winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
Cpl A Harries, 1 Regt RMP, BFPO 36
And in 3rd Place, winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Cpl R T Armstrong, 58 Fd Sqn (EOD), Wimbish
The Chief Of The General Staff, General Sir Richard Dannatt has sent a message of thanks and farewell to the British Army - General Dannatt retires at the end of August and he's told Garrison FM about his admiration for all the staff under his command and their continued commitment and dedication to the great job they do
A Senior Army Commander Praises The Training At BATUS
Soldiers from 4 Mech Brigade have been put through their paces at BATUS in Canada and are due to deploy to Afghanistan in October - C O Brigadier Richard Felton says the current training is the best he's ever seen
Army Sports Lottery
In this week's Army Sports Lottery Draw, the winner of the top prize of Ten Thousand Pounds:
Is ......
Maj T R Copinger-Symes, 4 Rifles, Bulford Camp
In 2nd Place, winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
Cpl A Harries, 1 Regt RMP, BFPO 36
And in 3rd Place, winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Cpl R T Armstrong, 58 Fd Sqn (EOD), Wimbish
Monday 3 August 2009
Army Radio News - 3 Aug 09
Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell Has Said Operation Panther's Claw Has Weakened The Command And Control Structure Of Insurgents In Afghanistan
He also explained the UK's strategy was to build Afghanistan's capacity to maintain it's own security in a speech at the Royal United Services Institute
Soldier Magazine's August Edition Is Out Now
Cliff Caswell has been describing some of this months highlights to Garrison FM's Richard Wyeth
Blandford Camp's SSAFA Committee Has Been Named Volunteer Group Of The Year
The SSAFA Forces Help Service Volunteer Awards recognise the contribution made by the association's 500 community volunteers and over 50 service committees in the UK and around the world supporting members of the British Armed Forces and their families
He also explained the UK's strategy was to build Afghanistan's capacity to maintain it's own security in a speech at the Royal United Services Institute
Soldier Magazine's August Edition Is Out Now
Cliff Caswell has been describing some of this months highlights to Garrison FM's Richard Wyeth
Blandford Camp's SSAFA Committee Has Been Named Volunteer Group Of The Year
The SSAFA Forces Help Service Volunteer Awards recognise the contribution made by the association's 500 community volunteers and over 50 service committees in the UK and around the world supporting members of the British Armed Forces and their families
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